Re: Rich Whiting : Sun Apr 08, 2012 7:51 am  

Whiting had a great game, stepped up the pack really well this season. Him and Aspinwall have done really well since Westerman got injured and between them offer a really good balance.

As for Washy, he was excellent for us at 13 when he burst onto the scene but unfortunately lost him way through a mixture of injuries and Agar.

Re: Rich Whiting : Sun Apr 08, 2012 7:54 am  

Rock God X wrote:

Definitely, cheers.

He's here for the convention, just had a op so can't go.

Its a shame he's not debating Wallace so Aus could see what a scum bag he is.

Re: Rich Whiting : Sun Apr 08, 2012 7:55 am  

Rock God X wrote:

Again, I'd disagree. I think we look a better side when he's on the pitch. Some of his hits in defence alone have the capacity to lift the side and therefore influence the game. When he comes back for the last twenty, I think it gives us something extra.

Yeaman can lift the side with a big hit in defence. The biggest 2nd half influence on Friday was Seymour.
I certainly don't want to understate Rich's performances this season, he's been Excellent, but to say he's had an influence on the season is just wrong IMO. The 13 position has been handled excellently by Gentle, Aspinwall and Whiting have been on the pitch at the right time to suit the game at any particular phase.

Re: Rich Whiting : Sun Apr 08, 2012 7:59 am  

east hull FC fan wrote:

Rock God X wrote:

Again, I'd disagree. I think we look a better side when he's on the pitch. Some of his hits in defence alone have the capacity to lift the side and therefore influence the game. When he comes back for the last twenty, I think it gives us something extra.

Yeaman can lift the side with a big hit in defence. The biggest 2nd half influence on Friday was Seymour.
I certainly don't want to understate Rich's performances this season, he's been Excellent, but to say he's had an influence on the season is just wrong IMO. The 13 position has been handled excellently by Gentle, Aspinwall and Whiting have been on the pitch at the right time to suit the game at any particular phase.

I'm not talking about a single big hit, I'm talking about consistently having a positive impact in defence. That can be just as influencial as good attacking play - particularly in tight games like Bradford. I guess we'll never agree, but I do think his influence on the side is noticeable.

Re: Rich Whiting : Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:00 am  

PAUL M wrote:

Whiting had a great game, stepped up the pack really well this season. Him and Aspinwall have done really well since Westerman got injured and between them offer a really good balance.

As for Washy, he was excellent for us at 13 when he burst onto the scene but unfortunately lost him way through a mixture of injuries and Agar.

Christ, I forgot about Westy!

Re: Rich Whiting : Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:00 am  

I'd add that he's only played a few games there back to back and seems to be improving all the time. Imagine what he'll be like after a full season.

Re: Rich Whiting : Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:04 am  

Rock God X wrote:

I'd add that he's only played a few games there back to back and seems to be improving all the time. Imagine what he'll be like after a full season.

Could get better and better or the workload could take it's toll, we'll see.

Re: Rich Whiting : Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:05 am  

PAUL M wrote:

Rock God X wrote:

I'd add that he's only played a few games there back to back and seems to be improving all the time. Imagine what he'll be like after a full season.

Could get better and better or the workload could take it's toll, we'll see.

He's only doing 40 minutes a game. He'll be fine with the workload.

Re: Rich Whiting : Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:10 am  

Rock God X wrote:

He's only doing 40 minutes a game. He'll be fine with the workload.

We'll see. So far he & Aspinwall are proving to be a great combination.

Re: Rich Whiting : Sun Apr 08, 2012 8:19 am  

PAUL M wrote:

Rock God X wrote:

He's only doing 40 minutes a game. He'll be fine with the workload.

We'll see. So far he & Aspinwall are proving to be a great combination.

Well we will see, I suppose, I just don't see any reason to even suggest that the workload of playing 40 minutes a game is likely to take its toll on Whiting. He certainly hasn't looked like he's struggled with it.